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Latin America/Carribean

5 Mexico-based pet food companies in 2023

The five companies listed below were part of Mexico’s growing pet food market in 2023 and appear in Petfood Industry’s Top Companies Current Data.

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6 Petfood Industry blogs, columns in December 2024

In December, Petfood Industry’s staff and contributors covered inflation, successful pet food launching and more.

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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Insect oil as a sustainable innovation in pet food formulation

Insect oil offers functional health benefits through its rich fatty acid profile; consumer awareness and acceptance will play a critical role in its adoption into pet food.

Black Soldier Fly larvae oil, derived from insect processing, is primarily used in pet food and animal feed as a sustainable alternative to traditional plant oil sources like palm or coconut but also as an alternative to animal fats.

Ingredient Issues

Protein hydrolysis — nutrition and health

Hydrolyzed proteins have a lot of potential in pet food formulations.

Hydrolyzed proteins can be complex, but their nutrition and health benefits should not be overlooked in formulating pet food.

Pet Food Insights

Why companies are firing Gen Z employees and what both can do about it

A new generation is entering the work force, and with them are new expectations and ways of doing things that may clash with the way businesses currently handle employees.

Gen Z and their potential employers alike are experiencing growing pains as the latest generation enters the workforce.

Something to Chew on

The role of health and wellness in pet food today

Pet owners increasingly deem health and wellness attributes among pet food’s most important benefits, and brands are responding with more related claims.

A majority of U.S. pet owners consider pet food an important health product for their furry family members.

Pet Food Processing

AI has entered the pet food chat: Where will it land?

The evolving capabilities of AI may provide future opportunities for the pet food industry.

AI in the pet food space is on the move, and will continue evolving for quite some time as it finds its place in the industry.

Pet Food Company Profiles

Reál Mesa: Mediterranean-inspired pet food and a year of growth

As the company celebrates one year on the market, Reál Mesa looks to continue doing business with a Mediterranean flair.

Reál Mesa’s goal is to provide pet owners with Mediterranean-inspired food and treat options to thrill their dogs while maintaining an accessible price point to meet their practical needs, as well.

Pet Food Market

November 2024: Pet food inflation continuing to decline

Prices dropped -0.3% from October 2024.

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Petfood Forum News

Top tips for navigating a trade show successfully

Here’s how to prepare for a dynamic season of networking, learning and innovation.

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Adventures in Pet Food

State of pet food M&A: Europe is most active in 2024

The U.S. pet food and pet care market experienced another year of slower merger and acquisition activity, but companies in Europe have picked up the slack.

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Pet Food Regulations

Proposed law gives push for Australia pet food regulation

More formalized marketing and labeling of pet food will lead to safer products, according to lawmakers.

Australia’s pet population deserves safe, reliable pet food, according to lawmakers.

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